Local mental health practitioners say many people are still waiting too long before accessing counselling or psychological support.
Mental Health
Posted inMental Health, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Cumberland tragedy raises questions about security at Banksia
The escape of two patients from a Sydney mental health facility has prompted NSW upper house member Mark Banasiak to demand urgent answers from the Government about staffing and security at Tamworth’s Banksia Mental Health Unit
Posted inFantastic Feb 26, Health, Mental Health
Motherhood, neurodivergence, and the breaking point we don’t talk about
Jen Laurie from Her Herd joins us for Fantastic Feb, writing from her viewpoint on late diagnosis of neurodivergence and why we need to talk about what is overwhelming us.
Posted inArmidale, Fantastic Feb 26, Health, Mental Health, Walcha
Nurturing your gut, supporting your mind
Naturopath Olivia Nivison says small changes in diet, lifestyle, and mindset can make a huge difference to your gut and your mental wellbeing
Posted inIndigenous, Mental Health, Moree
Greg Inglis’ Goanna Academy brings mental health programs to Moree
Moree Plains Shire Council will welcome the Greg Inglis Goanna Academy to the region to deliver a series of engaging mental health initiatives.
Posted inGeneral News, Mental Health
UNE offers free emergency psychological first aid
The University of New England Psychology Clinic and UNE School of Psychology are supporting the local community with Emergency Psychological First Aid following the demolition derby car
accident in Walcha on Saturday evening.
Posted inMental Health, Tamworth, What's on
Tamworth invited to celebrate National headspace Day at the Skate Park
Tamworth locals are invited to roll into the Tamworth Skate Park this Friday, October 10, for a fun and meaningful day out celebrating National headspace Day 2025.
Posted inKootingal, Mental Health
Local author H.J Kelly to release powerful second poetry collection
Kootingal-based author and poet Hayden O’Rourke is preparing to release his highly anticipated second book, In My Mind, this month.
Posted inLocal News, Mental Health, Parenting and kids, Social issues and services, Wellbeing
Motherland launches Father Land: A groundbreaking podcast giving rural dads a voice
Introducing Father Land: a special eight-episode podcast series dedicated to telling the real and raw stories of fatherhood through the eyes of men on the land.
Posted inGood News, Mental Health, Uralla
Alpaca joins mental health advocate on fundraising road trip
As part of a grassroots effort to raise funds and awareness, Robert, a mental health advocate, has embarked on a regional fundraising journey with his alpaca companion, Hephner.